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To: epicure who wrote (5088)	3/27/2002 3:59:37 PM
From: Bill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

But since we DO have that right, the right to hate, and even the right to talk about our hate and to share it with others, a bright and clear line in the sand needs to be drawn about acting on that hated. I happen to think many people do not totally understand that line You seem to have a low opinion of other people's cognitive abilities. I would guess the vast majority of people know the difference between thought and action.

To: epicure who wrote (5088)	3/27/2002 4:06:18 PM
From: J. C. Dithers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

In some respects "hate crimes" may have mitigating circumstances... The archetypical hate crime that comes to my mind is a couple of teenagers cruising in a pick-up, wolfing down six-packs, and then deciding in their woozy minds to find a "n.....er" to beat up on, or just kill. Horrible, indeed, but still an impulsive act. I don't think that is nearly as bad as a man who spends months carefully plotting how to do away with his wife, so he can get her money, the house, and a new young chick. Yet, our society would find more outrage at the "hate crime" than at the hubby. The hate crime would be a much bigger news story. You give a good rationale for why that should be so. But I am still troubled by the idea that certain thoughts or attitudes are being singled out for special treatment. The majority of murders are likely to involve hate for the victim, but we only make a big deal about the element of hate for certain classes of victims. Shouldn't justice be blind as to the worth of victims? (Rhetorical question).